And Blackhawks coach Pete Smolin has been looking to solidify the team’s quarterback position.

“I think we need to be consistent at that position to reach the level we need to be,” Smolin said. “It’s good to have one guy that gets more of the reps. Right now we have two guys at that position that we like.”

Smolin said Zach Sorumu is among the leading candidates to take over at the QB spot.

Sorum played in four games last season and completed eight of his 25 passes for 283 yards, throwing three touchdowns and being picked off twice.

“Zach came in against Rim (of the World) and threw for two touchdowns,” Smolin said. “He has a good, long arm. He is 6-3 and can throw deep.

“He is a smaller, quickly, more athletic guy,” Smolin said. “It’s good to have that mixture.”

Citrus Valley will take part in its second passing league tournament this weekend. The Blackhawks will be at Rubidoux. Two weeks ago, Citrus Valley took part in the Claremont passing league tournament.

“At Claremont, the first team we had was Bishop Amat,” Smolin said. “All the teams were really good. We’ll be better because of that.”

Citrus Valley will open Saturday’s tournament against Crescenta Valley.

“It gets us good competition,” Smolin said. “We get better and facing better schools helps us reach that level for next season. It’s good to see the competition.”

Citrus Valley completed its final season in the Mountain Valley League with a 6-6 overall record and qualified for the playoffs with a 3-2 league mark.